Kentucky's Julius Randle could be available when it's time for the Lakers to select at No. 7. JAMES CRISP, AP

A look at three of the players most likely to be selected by the Lakers with the No.7 pick Thursday:

Julius Randle, PF, Kentucky

Ht./Wt.: 6-9, 250

Scouting report: The biggest question about Randle’s game has been his ability to hit an 18- to 20-foot jumper. If the brief portion of his workout with the Lakers that was open to the media was any indication, that has been resolved. Randle confidently knocked down a series of jumpers. In fact, Randle was said to be impressive throughout his workout with the Lakers, and will likely be available when they pick. Before Randle’s freshman year, he was the consensus No.2 player in the draft behind Wiggins, but his 15 points and 10.4 rebounds per game were not eye-popping. Others, such as Noah Vonleh, Dante Exum and Aaron Gordon, have passed him in the eyes of most NBA executives. Various reports said Randle would require foot surgery after the draft to replace a pin inserted during high school, but Randle refuted the rumors. While the injury might have hurt Randle’s stock, it does not seem to have had any great influence on the Lakers, who would likely be thrilled to emerge with Randle at this spot.

Marcus Smart, PG, Oklahoma State

Ht./Wt.: 6-2, 227

Scouting report: Smart made headlines when he pushed a Texas Tech fan during a game his sophomore season at Oklahoma State. The point guard has been upfront about the situation, and acknowledged it’s something he would need to answer to with any teams that could draft him. It seems to be of little consequence, as Smart is thought by some to have a chance at being taken No.4 by Orlando. However, Smart is one of a handful of players the Lakers brought in for multiple workouts – Aaron Gordon, Elfrid Payton and Zach LaVine were the others. Smart has imposing size for a point guard, which he used to get by defenders in college. While it’s unclear whether he will have the same success against NBA players, Smart is considered one of the players most ready to step in and help a team right away.

Aaron Gordon, SF/PF, Arizona

Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 220

Scouting report: Gordon has significantly more upside than a player such as Randle, and one Western Conference scout says if Gordon “can ever get a shot that’s adequate and successful he can be really good because he’s a really good defender.” Gordon was abysmal from the free throw line in college, making just 42.2 percent. But the Lakers have worked around that before. Gordon is a high-caliber athlete capable of working the block and going off the dribble. Like Smart, he participated in two workouts with the Lakers. A Northern California native, Gordon was thought to be a favorite of the Boston Celtics with the sixth pick. However, Joel Embiid’s fall could mean that Gordon is still on the board when they pick.

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